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REFRIGERATOR USER INSTRUCTIONS
THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. If you should experience a problem not covered in TROUBLESHOOTING,
please visit our website at www.whirlpool.com for additional information. If you still need assistance, call us at 1-800-253-1301.
In Canada, visit our website at www.whirlpool.ca or call us at 1-800-807-6777.
You will need your model and serial number located on the right-hand side of the refrigerator interior.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the refrigerator, follow basic precautions, including the following: ■ Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. ■ Use nonflammable cleaner. ■ Do not remove ground prong. ■ Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator. ■ Do not use an adapter. ■ Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator. ■ Do not use an extens
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Location Requirements Electrical Requirements WARNING WARNING Explosion Hazard Electrical Shock Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. gasoline, away from refrigerator. Do not remove ground prong. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for a ½" (1.25 cm) space on each side and at the top. When installing your Failure
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6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe Water Pressure clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) drilled hole in the water pipe and that the washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp A cold water supply with water pressure of between 30 and screws slowly and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal. 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water dispenser and ice maker. If you have questions ab
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4. Turn shutoff valve ON. 5. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including Refrigerator Doors connections at the valve) that leak. TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆" hex-head socket wrench, #2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver, ⁵⁄₁₆" open-end wrench, flat 2" Style 3 putty knife. 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. IMPORTANT: 2. Remove and discard the black nylon plug from the gray water ■ All graphics referenced in the following instructions are tube on the rear of the ref
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Cabinet Doors 1. Remove ⁵⁄₁₆" hex-head hinge screws from the handle side and 1. Remove the door stops from both the freezer and the move them to the opposite side. See Graphic 1-1. refrigerator doors and move them to the opposite side. See Graphic 5. 2. Remove the cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top and move them to the opposite side hinge holes as shown in Replace Doors and Hinges (all models) Graphic 1-2. Freezer door NOTE: Graphic may be reversed if door swing is reversed. 1. Rem
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Door Removal & Standard Door - Door Swing Reversal (optional) Replacement 1-2 2 A Base Grille A A. Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs B 3 1-1 A Top Hinge A A A. Door Hinge Hole Plug A. ⁵⁄₁₆" Hex-Head Hinge Screws B C A A. Top Hinge Cover B. ⁵⁄₁₆" Hex-Head Hinge Screws A. Flat-Head Handle Screws C. Top Hinge B. Freezer Handle Center Hinge 4 A A 7 A. Door Handle Sealing Screws B 5 Front View Side View A. Center Hinge B. ⁵⁄₁₆" Hex-Head Hinge Screws Bottom Hinge A. Door Stop Screw A B A. Door Handle B. Door
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Adjust the Doors REFRIGERATOR USE Door Closing Using the Controls Your refrigerator has two front adjustable rollers – one on the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you For your convenience, your refrigerator controls are preset at the want the doors to close easier, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the the instructions below. controls are still preset to the mid-settings as shown. 1. Remove
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CONDITION/REASON: ADJUSTMENT: Ice Production Rate REFRIGERATOR too warm REFRIGERATOR or ■ Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the TEMPERATURE Control one first three batches of ice produced. setting higher ■ The ice maker should produce approximately 8 to 12 batches FREEZER too warm/too FREEZER or TEMPERATURE of ice in a 24-hour period. little ice Control one setting higher ■ To increase ice production, lower the freezer and refrigerator MAX ice production switch tem
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Water Filtration System Non-Indicator Water Filter (on some models) Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before If your refrigerator does not have the water filter status light, you or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction should change the water filter cartridge at least every 6 months may be used on disinfected waters that may contain depending on your water quality and usage. If the water flow to fil
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to possibly avoid the cost of a service call. In the U.S.A., www.whirlpool.com In Canada, www.whirlpool.ca Refrigerator Operation The refrigerator will not operate The refrigerator seems noisy Refrigerator noise has been reduced over the years. Due to this reduction, you may hear intermittent noises from your new WARNING refrigerator that you did not notice from your
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The ice cubes are hollow or small Temperature and Moisture NOTE: This is an indication of low water pressure. Temperature is too warm ■ Water shutoff valve not fully open? Turn the water shutoff valve fully open. ■ New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool completely. ■ Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce water flow. Straighten the water source line. ■ Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows warm air to enter refrigerator
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Water is leaking from the dispenser system WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS NOTE: One or two drops of water after dispensing is normal. ■ Glass not being held under the dispenser long enough? Hold the glass under the dispenser 2 to 3 seconds after releasing the dispenser lever. ■ New installation? Flush the water system. See “Water Dispenser.” ■ Recently changed water filter? Flush the water system. See “Water Dispenser.” ■ Water on the floor near the base grille? Make sure the water dispenser t
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PRODUCT DATA SHEETS Base Grille Water Filtration System Model WF-L200V Capacity 200 Gallons (757 Liters) Model WF-NL120V Capacity 120 Gallons (454 Liters) System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for the reduction of Lead, Mercury, Benzene, p-dichlorobenzene, O-Dichlorobenzene, Toxaphene, Ethyl Benzene, 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene and against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction of Chlorine Taste and Odor and Particulate Class III. This system has been teste
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Base Grille Water Filtration System Model WF-NLC120V Capacity 120 Gallons (454 Liters) System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for the reduction of Lead, Mercury, Benzene, p-dichlorobenzene, Cysts, Turbidity, Asbestos, Endrin, O-Dichlorobenzene, Toxaphene, Ethyl Benzene, 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene and against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction of Chlorine Taste and Odor and Particulate Class I. This system has been tested according to ANSI/NSF 42/53 for
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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Whirlpool”) will pay for Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. This limited warranty is valid o
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® INSTRUCCIONES PARA EL USUARIO DEL REFRIGERADOR LE AGRADECEMOS la compra de este producto de alta calidad. Si usted experimenta un problema que no se haya cubierto en SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS, visite nuestro sitio de internet en www.whirlpool.com para obtener información adicional. Si considera que aún necesita ayuda, llámenos al 1-800-253-1301. En Canadá, visite nuestro sitio de internet en www.whirlpool.ca o llámenos al 1-800-807-6777. Necesitará tener a mano su número de modelo y de serie
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Antes de tirar su viejo refrigerador o congelador: Cómo deshacerse adecuadamente de su ■ Saque las puertas. refrigerador viejo ■ Deje los estantes en su lugar para que los niños no puedan meterse con facilidad. ADVERTENCIA Peligro de Asfixia Remueva las puertas de su refrigerador viejo. No seguir esta instrucción puede ocasionar la muerte o daño al cerebro. IMPORTANTE: El atrapamiento y asfixia de niños no es un problema del pasado. Los refrigeradores tirados y abandonados son un peligro, a
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Requisitos de ubicación Requisitos eléctricos ADVERTENCIA ADVERTENCIA Peligro de Explosión Peligro de Choque Eléctrico Mantenga los materiales y vapores inflamables, Conecte a un contacto de pared de conexión a tierra de tales como gasolina, alejados del refrigerador. 3 terminales. No seguir esta instrucción puede ocasionar la muerte, No quite la terminal de conexión a tierra. explosión, o incendio. No use un adaptador. No use un cable eléctrico de extensión. Para asegurar la adecuada ventila
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Requisitos del suministro de agua Conexión del suministro de agua Reúna las herramientas y piezas necesarias antes de comenzar Lea todas las instrucciones antes de comenzar. la instalación. Lea y siga las instrucciones provistas con IMPORTANTE: Si usa el refrigerador antes de instalar la cualquiera de las herramientas enlistadas aquí. conexión del agua, ponga la fábrica de hielo en la posición de HERRAMIENTAS NECESARIAS: OFF (Apagado). ■ Destornillador de hoja plana ■ Llave para tuercas de C
